Name: Flight 90 — North American X-15
Start: 1963-07-19T18:20:05Z
End: 1963-07-19T18:20:05Z
Location: Edwards Air Force Base

Question 1

What rocket is launching Flight 90?

Accepted Answer

Flight 90 is launching on the North American X-15.

Question 2

Who is launching Flight 90?

Accepted Answer

Flight 90 is being launched by United States Air Force, a government launch provider founded in 1947.

Question 3

Where is Flight 90 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Flight 90 is launching from Edwards Air Force Base at Air launch to Suborbital flight.

Question 4

What orbit is Flight 90 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Flight 90 is heading to Suborbital (Sub).

Question 5

Is the North American X-15 reusable?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the North American X-15 is designed to be reused, with boosters that can fly multiple missions.

Question 6

How many times has the North American X-15 flown?

Accepted Answer

The North American X-15 has launched 13 times to date, with 12 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the Flight 90 mission?

Accepted Answer

Flight 90 of the North American X-15 was a test flight conducted by NASA and the US Air Force in 1963. It was the first of two X-15 missions that passed the 100-km high Kármán line.

Flight 90

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Edwards Air Force Base

Air launch to Suborbital flight

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